GUATEMALA
The trips worth taking.
The 9 cruises & boat tours worth your time in Guatemala. What each one involves on the ground, who runs it, and what you pay.
Lake Atitlán cruise from Antigua with hotel transport, volcano views, and guided time in Panajachel and Santiago de Atitlán.
“The whole experience was amazing. Great tour guy and driver. The educational experiences were a nice touch.”
Cruise Lake Atitlán from Panajachel to Santiago de Atitlán to see Maximon, with volcano views and Panajachel market stops.
“We had an amazing tour with our tour guide, Pedro! He was an amazing guide who showed us around Lake Atitlán, Panajachel, and the villages around Lake Atitlán! We had a beautiful boat ride across Lake Atitlán. And saw amazing experiences at the villages! We will definitely be back next year for the same tour!…”
Lake Atitlán day cruise with Guatemala City transport, volcano views, Santiago de Atitlán, and a Panajachel stroll on a 10-hour trip.
“The description of that volcano visit indicates there is red lava flowing and you see it. We were very disappointed to discover there is no love of flowing and there is no caldera to look at so you just did the hike up part of the volcano which is not interesting”
One long day from Guatemala City to Lake Atitlán: boat rides, Mayan villages, and hands-on workshops in San Juan la Laguna.
“Starting off our tour guide MR RUBÉN ALBERTO ALONZO, SANCHEZ is amazing, very knowledgeable of the culture, city , country everything!!!! , amazing person , answer all questions, the best tour guide I ever been on , amazing tour, I came in solo , I recommend all travelers to attend this , solo , group…”
Transparent boat over Antigua’s reefs and a stop for beach time, plus a wreck sighting and snorkeling gear included. 3 hours.
“The guides were nice/knowledgeable and we saw some beautiful beaches from the boat. Definitely would not recommend this trip for the elderly, children, pregnant women, those with disabilities, etc.- the water was VERY choppy, tRead more”
Lake Atitlán day trip from Antigua or Guatemala City: water taxi to San Juan, natural dyeing, chocolate making, and Mayan medicine.
“The guide was great as usual, this was my second time with him. Hated that we weren't able to see the medicine making portion, as that was the main reason I chose this excursion.”
Six-hour catamaran lunch cruise from St. John's with Antigua Beach swim time, seasonal lobster, sparkling wine, and Caribbean music.
“I tried to book this tour twice as it appeared on their website. After booking and paying the tour was canceled twice. If you’re not going to run the tour take it off the website!”
Snorkel Antigua’s Cades Reef on a 6-hour cruise with hotel pickup, included gear, lunch on the beach, and rum punch.
“Boat ride was too long. Not enough snorkeling. Was not an accurate description of the excursion. Didn’t want to stop to pick up & drop off at other resorts. Crew was great !”
Ride through El Paredón mangroves, plant your own tree, learn wildlife and Maya history, and add optional traditional fishing.
“Very informative and friendly guide. The language barrier wasn't a problem. Beautiful trip through the mangroves.”
